It has been a real privilege to complement the innovative and deliberate pastoral interventions taking place across our varied partner schools this 2022-23 academic year.

For the academic year, 2023-2024, we have six amazing pro mentors ready to support you.   

These mentors represent the best of what we're trying to achieve at Oppidan: full time, committed for the long term, bags of experience and ready to help your child achieve their dreams.

The Oppidan Academy (TOA) is an annual work experience programme for students from schools across the UK. Its primary aim is to provide invaluable insights into potential future careers, the world of business, and the essential skills required for their next steps.

The countdown to GCSE results day is on, and we're here to make sure you're all set for the big reveal on Thursday, August 24.   

Earlier this summer, we spent the afternoon with three quite remarkable people: Gabi, a 10-year-old student, Camilla, her mentor, and Eli, Gabi’s mum. Without a script or prompts, we rolled the cameras and let them loose as they discussed Gabi and Camilla’s mentoring relationship.

Sarah is our resident mentor supporting students interested in studying in the US. Since graduating from Harvard and throughout medical school, Sarah has committed herself to helping other students who are seeking further education opportunities in the US.

Students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are gearing up for the release of their AS, A-level, and T-level results on Thursday, 17 August. 

Here is some information, tips and practical advice for mentors and parents working with a student that has Special Educational Needs. 

The Oppidan Team were delighted to attend the 13th festival of education at Wellington College. The Festival of Education brings educators from the UK and beyond for two days of invaluable CPD, discussions and networking. 

As parents, knowing how to support our teens as they make one of the biggest decisions in life following school can be challenging. So much of their world differs from previous generations, and it's important we support them in a way that warrants the best start to adult life.

After a long summer term with far too many exams, your kids (and you!) deserve to kick back and put their feet up. That said, you may want to ensure that your children's minds stay engaged and active during this break.

We were delighted to attend the Downe House Academic Conference a few weeks ago. The two key speakers were Nick Gibb, Schools Minister and Katherine Birbalsingh, Founder of Michaela Community School.

We’ve teamed up with Ruffer to launch an awareness campaign on the value of financial literacy in a child’s education.

With more evidence demonstrating the value of informalised mentoring to improving attendance and attainment in schools, we've put together five key ways AI can free up teacher time for supporting pupil personal development.   

The National Bureau of Economic research just published a recent study into the importance of mentoring in schools. Much of the evidence is related to the US schooling system but with huge relevance to the UK system and the work we do here at Oppidan.  

Preparing for the London 11 Plus Consortium Exam can feel like a daunting task for girls aiming to secure a place to one of the prestigious member schools.

For you, our parents, we’ve put together a list of the best beach or poolside reads (with some Oppidan favourites mixed in) to help you support your children.

The Common Entrance, designed by Oppidan partners ISEB, is taken at 13+ for entry into senior independent schools. ISEB say:

The final article written by Catriona Fraser about the wider impact of our work in schools on pupil development.

Building on the feedback and success stories from over 10,000 students who we’ve helped tackle the 11+, we’ve launched our new preparation course.